New Years Eve in Sydney

New Years Eve in Sydney

Metro Hotel Sydney Central: Loved this hotel - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

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Mulan Acrobatic Show coming soon to sydney - tourism and events news and information

The internationally acclaimed Mulan Acrobatic Show is coming to Australia in 2011. Following a six-month tour of the US, the dazzling show for families will return to Sydney by popular demand in time to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Mulan Acrobatic show is a swift and entertaining two-hour fusion of the famous myths, music, movement, costume, fantasy, danger and playfulness all wrapped up in one. Audiences in the US raved, “to properly describe the act in words is not possible, it has to be seen, but imagine bouncing juggling pins off the floor to each while swiftly passing others through the air at the same time; even juggling pins that are stationary on the feet”.

The visually spectacular show and ideal for families, Mulan features thirty five performers, with the youngest being twelve years old and has made an outstanding breakthrough in acrobatic techniques, with incredible displays of Shadow Puppet Play, Silk Trapeze, Meteriors and Hoop Diving. A team of professional martial arts performers has been incorporated into the show to bring about a unique, high adventure and breathtaking visual experience. Mulan pushes the impossible to the extreme as acrobats dive and throw themselves like human arrows through multiple golden hoops. Performers elegantly and gracefully form their bodies into living sculptures - a challenge of strength and flexibility.

Let your imagination run wild as you immerse in the spectacular legend and relax to sounds of acorns falling to the ground. Don’t miss the unique and refreshing experience this summer. Book Now!

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Come face to face with the legendary terracotta warriors in Sydney this summer

One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century, the guardian warriors of China’s first Emperor have captivated audiences around the world.

Discovered by villagers in 1974, this vast underground army was created to protect the tomb of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shihuang (221-220 BCE) in readiness for the afterlife.

The First Emperor: China’s entombed warriors brings to Australia over 120 objects, featuring ten terracotta warriors including foot soldiers, generals, kneeling bowmen and horses. Normally viewed at a distance, this is a rare opportunity to examine the details and intricacies of these iconic figures.

Rare and precious ceremonial bells and daggers, ornamental jade and brass, pottery and ceramics, and significant recent finds also discovered in the Emperor tomb complex will be on display alongside the warriors.

The exhibition reveals the fascinating story of a key figure in world history, who unified China, leaving a legacy that has lasted over 2000 years.

Drawn from institutions in Shaanxi province, including the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang.

City of Sydney’s Christmas Celebrations for 2010 - Sydney CBD Tourism and Visitor Information

You're invited to the City of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations for 2010!

Martin Place Children’s Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting:

City of Sydney’s Christmas celebrations begin with the ever popular Children’s Christmas Concert and lighting of the City’s impressive 21-metre tall Christmas tree in Martin Place. Join us for an evening of entertainment including MC Justine Clarke, Yo Gabba Gabba, Curious George, Beccy Cole, carols from the Australian Girls Choir, fireworks and don’t miss Santa arriving on his sleigh! You can also catch the concert broadcast at Westfield Sydney, under Myer.
When: 6pm – 8:30pm Thursday 18 November
Where: Martin Place

Christmas on the Green:

Avoid the crowds and enjoy Christmas amid the luscious green surrounds of Hyde Park North, where all the excitement of the Martin Place Christmas Concert & Tree Lighting will be live on a big screen. Join MC’s Johnny & Liesel, Mr Happy’s Happy Christmas Show, carols from the Choristers of St Mary’s Cathedral and Santa arriving on his sleigh!
When: 6pm – 8:30pm Thursday 18 November
Where: Hyde Park North

Village Family Christmas Concerts:

City of Sydney is holding four free Village Christmas Concerts for families. Pack a rug and a picnic and join MC Justine Clarke for carols and great children’s entertainment. And to top things off Santa will be dropping by, spreading the Christmas cheer.

When and Where:

Saturday 27 November – Beare Park, Elizabeth Bay – with MC Justine Clarke, kids entertainment, Christmas carols, Johnny G and the E-Types soul, funk & r&b band, Santa and lots more!
Sunday 28 November – Turruwul Park, Rosebery – with MC Justine Clarke, kids entertainment, Christmas carols, Son Veneno – a fusion of salsa, funk, jazz, rap & reggae, Santa and lots more!
Saturday 4 December – Alexandria Park, Alexandria – With MC Justine Clarke, kids entertainment, Christmas Carols, The Bakery featuring funk, swing and reggae, Santa and lots more!
Sunday 5 December – Ward Park, Surry Hills – With MC Justine Clarke, kids entertainment, Christmas carols, Danny and the Cosmic Tremors rockabilly blues & country band, Santa and lots more!
General enquiries: City of Sydney Phone 02 9265 9333

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Sydney Harbour for New Years Eve 2010

There's no better place on earth to mark the new decade than in Sydney - the New Year's Eve capital of the world! Bring your friends, family and loved ones and get ready for a world-class Fireworks Display on our spectacular Sydney Harbour.

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Kangen OSIS

aaaaaaaaa, this is so bad feeling guys. idkw gue kangeeeeeen banget sama osis. sumpeh suer ga booong -_-" 

entah kenapa nih ya gue iri sama OSIS angkatan tahun ini, mereka masih bisa kerja dan ngelaksanain tugas sebagai OSIS, oh men

gue kangen banget suasana rapat yang aduhai, lho ? suasana rapat yang kadang lancar, kadang ada beda pendapat, kadang ada yang selek, kadang ada yang suka nyuruh hp di matiin dulu kalo rapat, dan yang paling gue kangenin ada tugas2 sekertaris guaaaaaaaa.

walopun dulu gua jarang kerja, karena gua banyak tugas ini itu, jadi sekertaris 2 deh yang ngerjain tugas OSIS ahahaha, tapi ga semuanya lah

gue juga kangen sama suasana gila2annya gue sama anak OSIS dan Hanna. yeah, she's my bestfriend, she is a part of OSIS SMPN 20 too. and i was enjoying my time to work with her.

yang paling ngeselin adalah, kalo ada orang yang gak bertanggung jawab sama tugasnya. dan kadang ngelimpahin tugasnya dia ke gua, well gausah disebut men. biar aja orangnya nyadar sendiri, okay ?

kesel juga kalo sang ketu gabisa nentuin atau milih pendapat, misalnya nih kalo ada yang debat gue mulu yang disuruh ambil jalan tengah. bukannya sok2an. emang gitu ko ceritanya. yang udah baca sst sst aja, oke oke ?

yang amat dan teramat disayangkan adalah tugas gue belom selesai, oh wait. not my job, but our job. tugas yang belom selesai adalah baksos. ehm mungkin biar ada celah sedikit kali ya antara angkatan sebelum gue sama angkatan setelah gue.

well, keep on fighting bro and sis. i pray to God, to completing your job.

so, i'm out, i kill this. i peace

What's On Ryde: Upcoming Special Events - Ryde, Sydney

What's On Ryde: Upcoming Special Events - Ryde, Sydney

Imagine

Imagine There's No Countries
It Isn't Hard To Do
Nothing To Kill Or Die For
And No Religion Too

Imagine All The People 
Living Life In Peace (Youuuu)
You May Say I'm A Dreamer

But I'm Not The Only One
I Hope Someday You Will Join Us
And The World We'll Be As One

Imagine No Possessions
I Wonder If You Can
No Need For Greed Or Hunger
A Brotherhood Of Man

Imagine All The People
Sharing All The World (Youuuu)

You May Say I'm A Dreamer
But I'm Not The Only One
I Hope Someday You Will Join Us
And The World Will Live As One

STING Symphonicity Tour - Sydney Events

Sting Performing his Greatest Hits, Re-imagined for Symphonic Arrangement
Conducted by Steven Mercurio

Performances Confirmed in Perth, Barossa Valley, Melbourne, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Brisbane and Christchurch.

For Immediate Release - Sunday, October 10, 2010.

LIVE NATION is pleased to announce that STING will extend his critically-acclaimed world tour, Symphonicity, to Australia and New Zealand in January and February, 2011.

The Australian tour will begin January 22 in Perth (Sandalford Estate) followed by performances in the Barossa Valley and Melbourne (Music Bowl), with an additional two-night engagement at the renowned Sydney Opera House. The tour will also make stops at the Hope Estate Winery in Hunter Valley and the Brisbane River Stage before continuing to New Zealand, where Sting will perform at the CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch, before concluding at the already sold-out Mission Estate Winery, on February 12 in Napier Valley.

Following sold-out performances throughout North America and Europe, Symphonicity finds Sting performing his greatest hits, re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio (Pavarotti, Bocelli). For this portion of the tour, Symphonicity will feature the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Perth, Barossa Valley and Melbourne, the Sydney Symphony in Sydney, Brisbane and Hunter Valley, with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performing in Christchurch and Napier, NZ.

Sting will also be joined by a group of accomplished musicians, comprised of Dominic Miller (Sting's longtime guitarist), Rhani Krija (Sting's longtime multi-genre percussionist), David Cossin (a multi-percussion specialist in new and experimental music and featured member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars), Jo Lawry (Australian vocalist) and Ira Coleman (bassist).

"I am looking forward to performing in Australia and New Zealand, having a whole new palate of musical colours to work with and reinventing the songs that have been the staples of my live shows for over thirty years," says Sting.

Drawing from a diverse and illustrious career that has produced numerous multi-platinum albums, a staggering list of number one songs, countless accolades and worldwide record sales of nearly 100 million, Sting's most celebrated songs have been re-interpreted with brand new orchestrations arranged by Jorge Calandrelli, David Hartley, Michel Legrand, Rob Mathes, Vince Mendoza, Steven Mercurio, Bill Ross, Robert Sadin, and Nicola Tescari.

Selections, created especially for this tour, will include fan-favourites such as The Police hits "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "Roxanne", "Next To You" and "Every Breath You Take," to notable songs from Sting's enduring solo career - "Englishman In New York," "Fragile," "Russians," "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You," "Fields Of Gold," and "Desert Rose."

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AOL: The best of Charlotte winners are...

We all love “best-of” lists, and this week, AOL has unveiled a new list of bars, restaurants and hotspots that it is touting as the “best” in Charlotte.

Charlotte is among 25 U.S. cities that are a part of AOL’s “City’s Best” program, which used editors and writers to select their favorite food, entertainment and lifestyle venues; users of the site were then asked to vote for their favorites, from the editors’ and writers’ lists.

The voting was held at www.citysbest.com between Oct. 13 and Nov. 30, and an AOL spokesperson said “thousands” of people participated in the selection process. Here are the winners:

Best After-Work Bar: Rí Rá Irish Pub, 208 N. Tryon St.

Best Burgers: Penguin Drive-In, 1921 Commonwealth Ave.

Best Cheap Eats: Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, 2424 N. Davidson St.

Best Chinese Food: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, multiple locations.

Best Desserts: Tasty Yo, multiple locations.

Best Dive Bar: Thomas Street Tavern, 1218 Thomas Ave.

Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd.

Best Fashion Boutique: J.T. Posh, 2400 Park Road.

Best Hotel: Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge, 10000 Ballantyne Commons.

Best Live Music: Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave.

Best Movie Theater: Ayrsley Grand Cinema 14, 9110 Kings Parade Blvd.

Best Pizza: Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, 1730 Abbey Place.

Best Places to Break Up: Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd.

Best Romantic Restaurants: The Fig Tree Restaurant, 1601 E. 7th St., and The Melting Pot, multiple locations.

Best Salon: Lockstar Salon, 2132 McClintock Road.

Best Seafood: Bonefish Grill, multiple locations.

Best Sports Bar: Hickory Tavern, multiple locations.

Usher Touring Australia in March 2011

In what promises to be his biggest and boldest tour yet, USHER is heading to Australia in March 2011 for a massive arena tour.

Following the huge success of his landmark sixth studio album Raymond V. Raymond and its extended play follow up Versus; USHER embarks on a worldwide tour to bring his slick R&B beats and dynamic style to eager Australian fans.

Internationally Raymond V. Raymond received glowing reviews and held the #1 spot on Billboard's R&B chart for seven weeks as well as reaching Platinum status in the U.S.

The international success of the album's standout club classics 'OMG' and 'DJ's Got Us Falling In Love Again' has resulted in Double Platinum Sales status in Australia.

USHER's last appearance down under was for a whirlwind promo trip in May 2010 that saw tickets to his exclusive Sunrise performance being snapped up in just two minutes. Be sure to catch USHER this time around as he embarks on a tour that is guaranteed to captivate and amaze.

TOUR DATES*:
Tue 15 Mar 2011 - Burswood Dome, Perth
Fri 18 Mar 2011 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Sat 19, Sun 20 & Thu 31 Mar & Fri 1 Apr 2011 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tue 22 Mar 2011 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Wed 23, Thu 24 & Mon 28 Mar 2011 - Acer Arena, Sydney
Sat 26 Mar 2011 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre

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I'm moving!

Yep it’s now official... I’m moving from Blogspot to Facebook and Twitter – The cell company '02' asked me to blog on their behalf (again) and i’ve taken the opportunity ... Stay tuned for details...

I'd like to take this moment to pay thanks to all who have followed / read and left comments! Especially Alec ... your a fantastic guy!

Bon Jovi Concert at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Events

Global Rock icons, Bon Jovi, return to Australia in December with a series of gigantic stadium shows as part of The Circle world tour.

Bon Jovi will play Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday 8 July.

The Circle tour will see the band spend much of the next two years on the road, performing a staggering 135 shows in 30 countries. This brand new stadium stage production coming to Australia is one of the biggest sets ever to be seen in this country. Powered by 800,000 watts of sound and containing close to 10,000 pounds of high definition video technology, it will blow fans away!

Having sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever before.

The November 10th, 2009 release of Bon Jovi’s new album, The Circle, and the band’s subsequent world tour, provides a powerful reassertion of Bon Jovi’s commitment to the hard-hitting rock and roll that has been the band’s indelible signature since it began more than 26 years ago.

Bon Jovi has established themselves as one of the world's most dynamic live rock acts, Jon Bon Jovi said recently “I put out as much for 50 people as I will for 60,000. You want to be great every night. Every time you step in front of the microphone and pick up a guitar you want to be the best that you can be”.

Step into The Circle, don’t miss Bon Jovi live in Australian in December.

Visit BonJovi.com/Tour for more ticketing and VIP Package information.

When: Evening Friday, 2010/12/17
Where: Sydney Football Stadium - , Sydney, NSW Australia
Cost/Tickets: $ -
Search 4 Tickets, Seating, floorplan
Friday 17 December 2010

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Bangga Jadi Anak Indonesia

Kalo ditanya gue bangga apa enggak jadi anak Indonesia.

Gue akan jawab dengan yakin, kalo gue bener-bener bangga jadi anak Indonesia.

Kalau ditanya karena apa ?

Gue akan jawab, karena Indonesia punya perbedaan yang membuat Indonesia kaya dengan kebudayaan.

Kalau ditanya, apa yang gue gasuka dari Indonesia

Gue akan jawab, cuma satu, yaitu cara berpikir masyarakat yang belom bisa maju.

Kalau kita liat dengan sudut pandang yang berbeda, alasan ini emang simple banget. tapi kalo bener-bener dipahami. kita bakalan tahu, kenapa pola pikir modern itu amat penting.

1. Kalau pola pikir udah modern, pasti masyarakat bisa ngembangin suatu hal sederhana, jadi modern. satu contoh kecil nih ya, dulu bika ambon itu rasanya cuma gitu-gitu aja. nah sekarang bika ambon udah banyak sajian rasa-rasa berbeda. hal itu terjadi karena pola pikir masyarakat berubah modern terhadap cita rasa pasar.

2. hal ini amat teramat gue sayangkan, kita udah tahu kan kalo di Indonesia ini sering banget terjadi tindakan terorisme. paling sering terjadi, kalau ada sosok penting luar negeri yang akan datang berkunjung ke Indonesia. contoh kecil nih, waktu itu tim MU mau datang ke Indonesia, tapi beberapa hari sebelum hari H. hotel yang akan dijadikan tempat menginap oleh tim sepak bola yang paling di idolakan itu tiba2 di bom. hal ini membuat saya sadar bahwa masyrakat belum bisa menerima modernisasi dari luar.

padahal kalo kita membiarkan modernisasi itu masuk ke dalam negeri, negeri kita ini akan terkenal ke mancanegara.

3. pola pikir masyarakat yang satu ini yang paling saya tidak sukai. masyarakat di perkotaan, memang sudah banyak mengalami modernisasi. itu bagus, karena berarti mereka sudah mau terbuka dengan pola pikir luar. tapi yang amat disayangkan, dengan adanya modernisasi mereka menjadi lupa dengan kebudayaan mereka sendiri. contoh, beberapa anak remaja mulai menyukai pakaian minim. sebernarnya tidak ada salahnya mereka berpakaian seperti itu bila didampingi oleh orang tua. namun jika tidak, hal itu dapat menarik tindakan kriminal.

salah satu masyarakat yang berpola pikir modern, namun tidak melupakan kebudayaannya adalah Agnes Monica. penyanyi asal Indonesia, yang baru-baru ini ikut berpartisipasi dalam ajang American Music Award sebagai 'host red carpet' menampilkan kebudayaannya di ajang tersebut.

dengan hal sederhana yaitu, memadu padankan batik dengan gayanya di dalam acara tersebut, banyak menarik simpatik orang2 sana.

hal ini sangat bagus, karena dengan menambah prestasi kita juga dapat memperkenalkan produk dalam negeri ke orang luar.

segitu aja untuk saat ini. ini bukan kritik atau segala macamnya. ini cuma curhatan kecil dari remaja Ibu Kota Jakarta.

piss. love. and gaul! 

Music

EVERYBODY LOVE MUSIC
yes everybody!


everyone likes to hear music
doesn't matter where they are listening
or how do they listen.

from.............

Ipod.


from.............

mp3 player.

maybe from............

cd player.


or maybe from...........

go the club


even you hear it from..........

the radio!!


the music remains catchy. and not boring
so, wherever you hear the music. don't stop listen to it, because the music was part of the spirit and soul.

New Year New Class

Finally, my mood to blogging again is back.

first word i wanna say is "WELCOME MY NEW FOLLOWERS AND MY VIEWERS"

thank you so much for being my followers, it's mean so much to me :)

well, gue lagi gak mood ngebacot pake bahasa asing nih. lagi cinta Indonesia. 

daripada lama yuk deh mulai cerita.

Ini cerita gue tentang kelas gue yang baru, grade nine bok, gila kan ?

kayanya tuh gue cepet banget grade eight nya. well, sebenernya gue pengen lebih lama sama laxis.

tapi namanya juga junior high school, yang dipikirin mesti sekolah, bukannya main2nya. ya gak tuh ?

pas awal gue dikasih tau masuk kelas 9-6, gue ngerasa sedih dan kesel aja.

kenapa gue gak ditempatin sekelas ama temen2 gue, padahal gue masih mau banget ampe sekarang sekelas sama Hanna, Putri, Arbi, Isti, Mira, Filza, dan Nabella.

Bukan berarti kelas 9-6 gak asik, cuma gue gak kenal sama anak2nya. apalagi gue orangnya pemalu gitu kan (oke ini nonsense)

pertama kali masuk kelas aja tuh, gue diem aja, boong deh. gue maleh ngobrol banyak ama melisa (temen sebangku gue) dia orangnya tuh cantik, pinter lagi, sayangnya dia itu enak banget buat gue siksa.

Di kelas yang baru ini, gue berasa anak2 cowonya asik2 tapi.............
dulu menurut gue jerico itu anaknya ngeselin, eh ternyata pas udah kenal anaknya asik juga tuh
trus dulu gue ga deket ama ikhlas, tapi gara2 nabilla gue jadi deket deh haha
enak sih ngacangin tuh anak!

trus dikelas ini juga gue ngerti pelajaran aljabar (nahlo ?) iyadong ngerti yang ngajarin pak P
ehm, yang enak di kelas ini tuh kalo lagi ngacangin orang tuh kompak banget. udah gitu gak tanggung2 lagi ngacanginnya. masa pernah anak orang dibikin nangis. dasar kelas gokil. :D

waktu gue sakit, anak2 tuh pada bawel smsin gue, pada nanya kapan masuk.
katanya sih kelas sepi gak ada gue cikiciw, haha gue jadi malu kesemsem aduhai gimana gitu
terlepas dari semua yang gak gue sukain di kelas ini, ehm yaitu peeng dan missis galak. gue seneng anjer di kelas ini. haha thank you guys, for bring me a good fun

Upcoming Sydney event concerts and gigs in December 2010

CLIPSE
Dec 12 8:00 pm
Metro Theatre


U2
Dec 13 All day
ANZ Stadium

Jay-Z / Jay Z / Shawn Carter
Dec 13
ANZ Stadium

Gorillaz
Dec 16 7:30 pm
Sydney Entertainment Centre

Bon Jovi
Dec 17 7:45 pm
Sydney Football Stadium

A Day To Remember
Dec 18
Sydney Australia

Bon Jovi
Dec 18 All day
Sydney Football Stadium

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Ringling Bros. on-sale bash set for Saturday

Ladies and gentlemen children of all ages: Tickets for "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum's FUNundrum!" go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday.

To mark the occasion, fans are invited to celebrate P.T. Barnum's 200 birthday at a special on-sale bash at the Time Warner Cable Arena box office, from 10 to noon. There'll be clowns, birthday cake, and giveaways, plus the first 200 paying adults get one free ticket.

The show -- which features 130 performers from six continents, along with pachyderms, cowboys, pirates and mermaids -- will be at the uptown arena in Charlotte on the following dates:

Wed., Jan. 26 7 p.m.
Thu., Jan. 27 7 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 28 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sat., Jan, 29 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 30 11 a.m., 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and up, with a limited number of $100 Circus Celebrity seats also available. All seats are reserved and available at through timewarnercablearena.com, ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

For more information, visit www.Ringling.com

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Kylie Minogue

Oh dear... Kylie Minogue has had to respond to internet complaints about her mimed performance of her new song ‘Get outta my way’ at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last Thursday... Kylie who performed alongside Jessica Simpson and Kanye West mimed her vocals on her new single but fans soon turned to social networking sites to voice their anger resulting in Kylie having to address her followers, saying: “Relax peeps, EVERYONE has to mime at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!! (sic)” ...
i too say ‘Get over it!”

Lady Gaga and Elton John

Lady Gaga and Elton John have done another duet together which features on the film ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ discussing the track Elton revealed: “GaGa was fantastic to work with - we did a duet called 'Hello, Hello'.”... “If I had a daughter it would be GaGa, no doubt. She has the same penchant for high shoes; she’s great.”
He continued: “She is influenced by so many people - you can see it... she is like all of us. When I first started out I was influenced by people and then you gradually form a character of your own.”

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue has announced that she plans to release a remixed greatest hits album... (thank god it’s not another ‘normal’ greatest hits)
Kylie was in London yesterday where she performed an acoustic set of her well-known hits for BBC Radio 2 including: ‘Can't Get You Out Of My Head’, ‘All The Lovers’ and ‘In My Arms’
Speaking at Maida Vale studios, she said: “Thanks in no small part to the BBC, I've always loved working with an orchestra and doing acoustic sets, so we're looking to put together an album of the various songs in this kind of manner.”
Kylie also revealed that her acoustic performance of ‘Can't Get You Out Of My Head’ will be the B-side to her FANTASTIC new single ‘Better than today’... love to see this hit No.1

Westlife

Westlife have responded to Brian McFadden’s return to the band saying that it would be ‘boring’... Sorry to burst your bubble Brian! Earlier this week, Brain said that he is ‘Ready’ to reunite with his former band mates to take on the newly-reformed Take That.
However Shane Filan told a national newspaper that Brain McFadden’s offer will not be taken up... (Good on ye lads!)
Shanes is quoted as saying: “I don't think it's even remotely interesting if Brian came back... “Brian left because he didn't like being in the band. It wasn't because we fell out. For us as a band, we never split up. We've kept going and are very happy... “If another person came in it would be like restarting a new band.”
In reference to the comparisons between Brian’s prospective return and Robbie William's rejoining Take That, Shane said: “Robbie Williams coming back to Take That was a big announcement... “He's the biggest male solo performer of the past 20 years. You can't compare it.”
Ha-ha ha ha Brain!

'N Sync

Now i have to admit this made me laugh this morning after learning that Lance Bass said that he and his former 'N Sync band mates have no plans to reunite in the future... I’d love to see Justin Timberlake’s face when someone suggests that to him! - Lmao
Speaking to an Entertainment channel Lance said: “I don't see that coming anytime soon,” ... “Justin’s very busy with his acting career right now so I think it's going to be quite a while before we even think about doing anything.”
However, Lance did say that he would be interested in reuniting in the future, adding: “I love being on the stage. So yeah, anytime the guys would want to do an album, I'm in!” – i bet you are, actually... who’s Lance Bass...?

Harlem Globetrotters return to Charlotte

From a Time Warner Cable Arena press release that just landed in my inbox:

Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85^th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 World Tour stops in March at Time Warner Cable Arena^®, showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided lifetime memories for generations of fans.

The Harlem Globetrotters will take the court at Time Warner Cable Arena^® for 2 games this year: Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through timewarnercablearena.com, ticketmaster.com, the Time Warner Cable Arena^® box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found by calling 704-688-9050.

“Our 85^th season promises to be a landmark year, with never before seen innovations in the game,” says Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters’ senior vice president, live event marketing. “You’ll want to get your tickets now to witness firsthand what we have in store for our wonderful fans around the world.”

The Globetrotters will perform over 270 shows in North America from the last week of December 2010 through mid-April 2011.

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding and Howard Johnson Hotels, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries and territories on six continents, entertaining over 132 million fans and breaking down barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life, earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Keith Urban brings 'Get Closer' tour to Charlotte

From a Time Warner Cable Arena press release that just landed in my inbox:

Keith Urban announces his “Get Closer 2011 World Tour” today. Keith and band, along with a very special guest to be announced, are expected to make close to 60 stops across North America and can be seen in Charlotte at Time Warner Cable Arena on Friday, June 24. Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 11.

Critics have called Urban’s shows “one of the best reasons in the world to attend a live concert.” They’ve said that fans would be “hard-pressed to find a better country - or rock - show anywhere.” Urban’s catalogue of hits; “Better Life,” “Somebody Like You,” “Days Go By,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Sweet Thing” and his latest, “Put You In A Song,” combined with an all new production will give his fans a unique concert experience that has earned Urban a reputation as one of music's best live performers.

The tour comes in support of his sixth studio CD Get Closer, which was released just this past week. Get Closer follows two previous consecutive Billboard country and pop #1 albums, as well as five previous CDs, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum. His last effort, 2009’s Defying Gravity, produced five Top 5 hits, including chart-toppers “Sweet Thing” and “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” bringing his total of #1 songs to eleven.

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Uptown getting into the holiday spirit

WBT's "Holiday on Ice," a 5,000-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink will open for its seventh season on Wednesday at The Green Uptown (435 S. Tryon St.). Admission is $7 per person and $3 for skate rental; season passes are also available. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Extended hours begin Dec. 22. Details are available at www.wbtholidayonice.com. Last year, "Holiday on Ice" served more than 20,000 people.

The Belk Carolinas' Carrousel Parade -- a Thanksgiving Day tradition in Charlotte -- will again feature marching bands, colorful floats, rhythmic step and drill teams, clowns, stilt-walkers, mascots, horses and more when it marches down Tryon Street on Thursday. The parade will start at 10 a.m. from 10th and North Tryon streets and ends at the Levine Center for the Arts at South Tryon Street. WBTV (Channel 3) will televise the parade at 4 p.m. the same day. The parade has been the kick-off to the holiday season here since 1947 and is the fourth-largest Thanksgiving parade in the U.S., according to organizers. In 2009, more than 110,000 spectators were on hand.

Uptown Charlotte’s official Christmas tree will be lighted on Thursday, Dec. 2 during a free ceremony that also will feature holiday music, dance, strolling performers and singers, Santa Claus and more. The event will take place in Corporate Plaza at Founder's Hall. Activities start at 5:30 with a jazz trio performance; the lighting ceremony is at 6; a Nutcracker performance and more music continue until 8 p.m. Dec. 2 also will mark the start of the second season of the uptown holiday market called TWELVE. Located at the Square in 101 Independence Center, patrons can browse TWELVE for holiday décor, arrangements and other products offered by local vendors. More information on these events can be found at www.findyourcenter.com.

Speedway lights up for Christmas season

Carolina Christmas, a new 2.5-mile drive-through Christmas light park and village, opens tonight on the track and infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.

The celebration -- set to begin just after 5:30 p.m. -- will include fireworks; the lighting of the Carolina Christmas display, featuring more than a million lights and 500 different displays; and an appearance by Santa.

The attraction opens to the public at 6 p.m., and through Jan. 2, will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly. Tickets ($20 per carload) are available online and at the gate nightly during event hours for drive-up traffic. For details, click here.

Carowinds gets the Xmas treatment, too

The theme park's display -- a tradition since 1983 -- will illuminate the sky beginning Nov. 26. Standing more than 40 feet tall and using more than 5,000 lights, the star at the top of the Carolina Skytower (more than 300 feet tall itself) will shine each evening this holiday season.

Ground crews use a pulley system to erect the massive star; workers then use hundreds of strands of lights to complete the "tree." Said Carowinds' vice president and general manager Bart Kinzel: "We like to think we are helping put commuters in the holiday spirit every time they drive by Carowinds."

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Mint Museum offers free shuttle service

Thanksgiving means out-of-town visitors for many, which means next Friday and Saturday, Charlotteans will be looking for ways to entertain those guests.

One popular idea will be the Mint museums, and this news may make it even more popular: The Mint will offer free shuttle service between the Randolph and Uptown locations on both Nov. 26 and 27.

The shuttle will run every 30 minutes from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission to the Mint is valid for both locations for two days from the date of purchase. (The museums are closed on Thanksgiving Day.)

At the Mint Randolph, visitors can get up close and personal with a Mary Cassatt painting recently installed in the galleries. There is also a small spotlight show around the painting "Mary Cassatt's Madame X: A Masterpiece from the Charlotte and Philip Hanes Collection," which will present period fashions and decorative objects from the artist's era.

At the Mint Uptown, visitors can view the inaugural exhibitions "New Visions: Contemporary Masterworks from the Bank of America Collection" and "Contemporary British Studio Ceramics: The Grainer Collection." In addition, children can play in the Lewis Family Gallery or go on a scavenger hunt using "ARTventure cards," which are available at the front desk.

For more information on the Mint museums, click here.

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Classic Mike Love Mixtape-NBA Live Hosted By Antoine Walker (2002)

I'm not uploading all the old Mike Love Show mixtapes, only a couple. Why? BECAUSE I GAVE Y'ALL NIGERIAN GANGSTER & BOTH OF THE UNIVERSAL SESSIONS FOR FREE and Its time I make some cheese off my former hard work (Seriously, there will be paypal links for your favorite mixtapes soon so get ya 10's ready).

So, what's the history behind this mixtape? I wanted NBA Live to be a mixtape series hosted by Chicago area NBA Ballers but the only ones I could pull off were Antoine Walker & Bobby Simmons. (big up to Bob who's still in the league 8 years later, Toine, not so much) We never did Bobby's mixtape because "the streets" hated the Antoine Walker concept. We recorded Bob's part when he was playing for the Wizards & It was the Michael Jordan/Wizards era. Bob talked about Mike being a black hole with the rock, etc. Good stuff, maybe I'll find the dat one day & release it as an interview.

Actually, the real reason I'm releasing this is because True Enuff asked me to. The Dunn Ruff family is repping hard on this one. Hell, it was mastered by Mike Dunn. Wow, I got a mixtape mastered by Mike Dunn. Oh, the things I've accomplished in life...

Anywheezie, the intro of this mixtape was spotlighted as one of my all-time favorite mixtape intros here, so now you get to hear the entire thing & see what I was on in 2002. Creative & cold as hell, still.

Stream or download by clicking the DivShare logo below. Enjoy.

Mini Viva

It doesn’t really come as a surprise but Mini Viva have confirmed that they have split up.
Mini Vivi hit the Top10 with their debut single ‘Left my heart in Tokyo’ last year, but the follow-up singles ‘I wish’ and ‘One touch didn’t even get into the Top40 - charting at numbers 73 and 114 respectively.
In a statement band member Britt Love said: “First off all we would like to apologise for not being able to tell you sooner what was going on with Mini Viva,”... “It was something we had to decide for ourselves first and of course it was a big decision. “Both of us felt like the time was up for Mini Viva. We had tried so much and so had everyone who was supporting us. But sometimes things just don’t work out the way you would like them to.”
She continued: “We would just like to take this time to thank every single one of you for supporting us on our journey! We could not have asked for more loyal fans than you guys!”

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Aussies stayed in Australian hotels 3% longer on average this year

Aussies are staying longer in Australian hotels than last year, with hotel bookings 3 percent longer on average than last year, and Australians spending 5 percent more on their daily hotel rates.

Domestic tourism continues to struggle in the face of the high Australian dollar making overseas travel relatively less expensive than the same time last year, however in a survey by hotel group Best Western, the effects of the global financial crisis may well be over in the Australian accommodation sector. Australian hotels and motels in the past six months have seen corporate clients and families returning in the past six months, suggesting that more mobile young holiday goers are taking advantage of the high Australian dollar and opting not to travel domestically.

Kimi Anderson, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Best Western Australasia said families are key to domestic tourism income in Australia.

“Corporate clients and families are still finding travel achievable and affordable, which is a great sign for the industry. It’s also heartening to see that holidays are being extended for families, and people are feeling more relaxed about taking time away from work to explore the beauty of Australia”.

Online bookings for Best Western spiked by 65 percent in the last month alone, demonstrating the shift towards purchasing travel online

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Australia experiences double-digit growth with Asian tourists Tuesday 9th November, 2010

The inbound tourism industry is celebrating a second month of double-digit growth, with a significant increase in the number of Asian tourists visiting Australian shores.

Managing Director of the Australia Tourism Export Council (ATEC), Matthew Hingerty, said that the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s Overseas Arrivals and Departures figures for September showed that Australia was enjoying strong growth from Asian destinations.

“The Australian inbound tourism industry is particularly delighted to see the second month of strong growth from Japan, which was up 30.4% on 2009, China, which was up 42.9% and double-digit growth from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Korea,” Mr Hingerty said.

“We hold out some hope that our strong growth from the region will off-set the impact of weak local economies and the high dollar in traditional Western markets.”

The Australian inbound tourism industry continued to perform strongly in the third quarter of 2010, with the 502,900 visitors in September 2010 being 7.7% higher than September 2009, following a strong August, which was 5.6% higher.

Mr Hingerty said that the impact of the high dollar was less likely to be felt in the overall “head-count” of arriving tourists but more in their discretionary expenditure while here, particularly from economically-challenged western markets.

He says a number of smart campaigns such as “There’s Nothing Like Australia” have helped emphasise the experience of visiting Australia over the expense.

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Ke$ha returning to Charlotte in 2011

Ke$ha will play The Fillmore Charlotte on April 19, 2011, as part of her first headlining tour. The “Get $leazy” tour kicks off in Portland on Feb. 15th and wraps in Los Angeles on May 6.

Ke$ha, who was the headliner at Gravedigger's Ball in Charlotte on Oct. 30 at Dixie's Tavern, is touring in support of her new album "Cannibal" (in stores Nov. 22).

Tickets for the Fillmore concert will go on sale Friday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com, The Fillmore Charlotte box office, Ticketmaster or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

EpiCentre set to welcome ACC fans

From a press release that just popped into our inboxes:

In the days leading to the ACC Championship Game on December 4, popular uptown destination EpiCentre, located at 210 E Trade Street, will serve as headquarters for all ACC football fans.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Whisky River will kickoff the festivities on Thursday night, December 2, by hosting a live performance by country music recording artist Bridgette Tatum. The singer-songwriter’s single “LOUD” is the official theme song of ACC football this year and appeared during Raycom Sports broadcasts of ACC football throughout the season.

Tickets for Bridgette Tatum at Whisky River are available at WhiskyRiverCharlotte.com; Extra Point Pass holders will receive free admission to the concert. The Extra Point Pass is the official membership program of Charlotte Collegiate Football and includes free services and discounts at participating restaurants, local retailers and entertainment venues. More information about the Extra Point Pass program is available at ExtraPointPass.com.

The following evening, Friday night, December 3, EpiCentre hosts ACC Fan Central beginning at 7 p.m., featuring special appearances by ACC team mascots, pep bands and cheerleaders beginning at 9 p.m. ACC football fans will also receive free admission to EpiCentre hotspots BlackFinn, Kazba, Mez, Mortimer’s, StrikeCity, Suite and Whisky River until 11 p.m. on Friday night.

ACC Fanfest will take place on Saturday, December 4 from noon until 7 p.m. adjacent to Bank of America Stadium. Fanfest will include interactive games, team bands, mascots, pep rallies, ACC corporate partner attractions and giveaways, food/beverages, autograph opportunities with ACC Legends and entertainment all day long, including a performance by country music stars Montgomery Gentry. Admission to Fanfest is free to anyone attending the ACC Championship Game.

The weekend culminates with the Dr Pepper ACC Championship on Saturday night inside Bank of America Stadium; kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. The game pits the ACC Atlantic Division winner against the ACC Coastal Division winner for the opportunity to represent the conference as ACC Champion in the Discover Orange Bowl on January 3 in Miami. Tickets for the Dr Pepper ACC Championship are available at ACCFootballCharlotte.com.

Leona Lewis

Congratulations go to Leona Lewis who has just become the 14th female singer to have a million-selling single in the UK.
Leona’s global No.1 single passed the ONE MILLION mark following Matt Cardle's performance on ‘The X Factor’, the song sold 1,117 copies bringing it’s UK sales to 1,000,534. (giving Lewis the 103rd single to notch up a million sales based on data from the OCC).

Pulp

Fantastic news! Pulp have just announced that they are getting back together and will reform a couple of festivals next year!
In a press release it read: “Pulp have decided to get together and play some concerts next summer. The shows will involve all the original members of the band (Nick Banks, Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackay, Russell Senior & Mark Webber) & they will play songs from all periods of their career (Yes, that means they'll be playing your favourites).” It went on to name specific concert dates: “Wireless Festival (Sunday, July 3) and Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival (Friday, May 27) but described these dates as “the first shows”.

I used to love this band; it’d be great to hear some of their classic tracks live like: ‘Common people’ and Disco 2000.

Oprah tickets available now - Sydney Show

THE producers of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Harpo Productions have announced that tickets to the Sydney taping of the program will be available from today.

Harpo Productions has also confirmed that two shows will be taped in Sydney on 14 December at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

There will be a morning and an afternoon taping.

Ticket requests can be submitted on www.Oprah.com.

The online reservation window for release of tickets to the two tapings will be open from 10 am, Friday, 5 November to 3 pm, Sunday, 7 November (Eastern Standard Time).

For more information about the tickets go to www.Oprah.com/AustraliaTickets.

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UK Charts

After her fantastic performance on last weeks TV show ‘X-Factor’, Rihanna climbs to No.1 in the singles chart, giving Rihanna her fourth UK No.1
Cheryl Cole has gone straight to No.1 in the album charts with her second album

Top 5 U.K. Singles:
5: Bruno Mars – ‘Just the way you are’
4: Katy Perry – ‘Fireworks’
3: Alexis Jordan – ‘Happiness’
2: Cheryl Cole – ‘Promise this’
1: Rihanna – ‘Only girl in the world’

Top 5 U.K. Albums:
5: Rod Stewart – ‘Fly me to the Moon... The great American Songbook Volume V
4: Kings of Leon – ‘Come around sundown’
3: Rumer – ‘Seasons of my soul’
2: Bon Jovi – ‘Greatest hits’
1: Cheryl Cole – ‘Messy little raindrops’

Dizzee Rascal & Cheryl Cole

Gone are the days when two artists liked each other and decided to do a duet together (as in, in person) Dizzee Rascal has revealed that he is yet to even hear his collaboration with Cheryl Cole.
Dizzee features on Cheryl’s album track ‘Everybody, Everyone’ but he’s admitted that it’s like the duet “never happened”.
Speaking in a national newspaper Dizzee is quoted as saying: “It was like it never happened. I never saw her”... “They sent me three tracks and I basically picked the one I thought would be best. It saves money on planes: imagine going halfway across the world in first class then deciding that you don't like the person...”
Stupid if you ask me! I think two artist collaborating should be done because they genuinely like and respect each other and each other work and not for MONEY.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera has revealed that she has begun working on a new album.
Christina only released her 4th album ‘Bionic’ earlier this year, she revealed that the new album will be “introspective” and have “a different vibe.
Speaking to a magazine she said: “Now I'm actually in the studio recording the next album, which has a different vibe... “I think now we're back to going a little deeper, in the vein where I recorded my ‘Stripped’ record, which was very personal and more introspective.”

Christina’s current album has been a global flop selling less than a million copies worldwide,
despite going to No.1 in the UK it was declared the lowest-selling UK number one in album chart history.

Cheryl Cole

Congratulations to Cheryl Cole who has landed a record deal in America worth a staggering £6 MILLION!

Cheryl made a flying visit L.A this week where she hammered out the lucrative contract with record company Universal.
According to reports Universal has offered to release her new album ‘Messy Little Raindrops’ in America next year, in addition to two more albums.
According to a national newspaper a source is quoted as saying: “Cheryl got a call from some very senior people at Universal saying they wanted to see her. They are the kind of people who when they say, 'Jump,' you ask, 'How high?”... “So she jumped on a plane and went to LA for 36 hours. Derek [Hough] was there to ferry her to-and-fro and give her support as these big execs can be quite scary.”

Bosses at Universal are said to have called Cheryl Cole last Sunday night